Successful fine issued in relation to fly-tip!

2nd of May, 2024

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The fly-tip was reported to us back in June 2023 at the entrance to the bridleway on Holt Lane, Brindle.

Our Council Enforcement Team attended the site and  found cardboard boxes, paint tins, black bags, broken furniture and broken glass

The work of multiple members of the public who reported the incident in the first place, combined with our Council Enforcement Team meant that evidence was collected and an investigation by the team could be carried out.

This led us to interview a person whose details were found within the items and ultimately identifying a person believed to be responsible for the tipping.

Emma Lucy Cain of 7C Three Nooks,  Bamber Bridge , Preston was prosecuted in her absence on 9/4/2024 for  “Failing to Assist an Investigation – Environment Act 1995, Section 110”

Miss Cain  was: fined £440 with a £176 victim surcharge, alongside £536.50 costs.

A successful outcome and another example of why it is important to report fly-tips and cooperate in our investigations.

Find out more about fly-tipping and how to report here: https://chorley.gov.uk/flytipping